Antique Karadja Rug

Period: Early 20th Century
Origin: Iran
Dimensions: 148 x 196 cm

This rare early 20th century Persian Karadja rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a vertical arrangement of three distinct medallions anchored within a vibrant madder red field. This structural balance between the central hexagonal diamond and the two flanking latch hooked stepped medallions reflects the pinnacle of the Karadja weaving tradition in Northwest Persia. Rugs of this era are world renowned for their extraordinary graphic clarity and the use of unique tribal motifs that represent a refined geometric language developed in the villages surrounding the Heriz region.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary madder red ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of midnight indigo ivory and soft sky blue. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural dyes over a century ago exhibit a chromatic strength and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest early 20th century regional productions. The inclusion of a wide midnight indigo primary border decorated with a rhythmic sequence of reciprocating geometric rosettes and serrated leaves creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior wool quality and the technical finesse of the weavers.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand spun local wool with a characteristically sturdy pile and a firm resilient handle. The exceptional clarity of the geometric outlines specifically the sharply rendered edges of the central medallions and the precisely executed geometric guard borders definitively distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic early 20th century Karadja. Ultimately this rug stands as a premier example of Persian village art representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global collectors.

Stock No: 5647

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